The Temple of the Reclining Buddha (wat pho) / myLot

Philippines

January 1, 2011 2:15am CST

One thing i will never forget about Bangkok is its great and scenic What Po which is open for tourists like me, I've only been there once during my five days stay at Bangkok but i will never forget how i marvel at the massive Reclining Buddha which is the focal point of the temple. The Reclining Buddha is 46 meters long, 15 meters high and covered in gold leaf. The Buddha's feet are 3 meters long and exquisitely decorated in mother-of-pearl illustrations of auspicious 'laksanas' (characteristics) of the Buddha. I definitely recommend this place to everyone who thinks of spending some leisure time this year.

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greenline

@greenline (14838)

• Canada

3 Jan 11

I have been to Wat Po too, and also to Wat Arun ( Temple of Dawn ), Emerald Buddha , and Golden Buddha. Yes, indeed, they are very impressive religious places in the city of Bangkok. There are many places of attraction for tourists and visitors to the city.

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djmarion

@djmarion (4898)

• Philippines

3 Jan 11

I have been to Wat Arun too, i visited the place together with a friend. We also dropped by the Royal Palace and at the Snake Farm and i tell you, i really had fun in there specially in the snake farm.